My No-Name Dutch Oven
I caved and bought a "no-name" brand dutch oven on the after xmas sales for $60 (at Capital Iron in Victoria BC if you're interested). I really wanted to hold out for a Le Creuset one and was tormenting myself with the kiwi colour versus the powder blue. I even tried to talk myself into buying one at the 20% off sale at a kitchen boutique store in Victoria but at $300 I just couldn't do it (even at $240 with the discount). There are too many other things to pay for yet -- like the new cupboards to house this lovely enameled cast iron vixen.
I've wanted a dutch oven for ages. Years. A lifetime it seems. And now that we've bought a place and aren't likely to need to move such a fixture -- during the student and move-once-a-year apartment days a 10lb pot didn't seem like a wise choice -- I've really been hankering for one. Especially with winter here. Even more so with the No Knead Bread Internet Event of 2006. I've yet to christen it, but with the cold, wet weather set in here I think that a hearty batch of Pasta E Fagioli (veggie version) is in order so it should be put to some serious simmering soon. In the meantime, I admire it on the shelf with glee.
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OOO, I just remembered the cute little apple shaped 2 quart cast iron pot I got just before Christmas! I'll have to try the bread recipe (and any others you may happen to post, hint hint!)
If you ever decide to get a Le Creuset, I've seen the red dutch ovens at Marshalls (do they have them in Canada?) for less than $100. Keep me in mind if you ever want me to buy you one and ship it to you!!
Posted by: Renee | January 04, 2007 at 11:12 AM
what size did you buy? i was thinking of buying one also... i've heard 3.5 quarts is a good size to start with (from apartment therapy: kitchen), but yours looks much larger. thanks!
Posted by: meredith | January 04, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Ya, mine's 5 which may actually be too big, though I'll likely give it a try anyway. It looks big, but my stove top is actually fairly small so the perspective is a bit wonky.
Posted by: emira | January 04, 2007 at 05:12 PM
We have been using our Mario Battali Dutch Oven for the No Knead Bread recipe and are making two or three batches a week. Lovin' it! Also great for other dutch oven-y things, of course.
Posted by: Sara | January 06, 2007 at 01:01 PM
lol...how curious...i've found another person lusting over a dutch oven like ME!
I am waffling between the red and kiwi la crueset...but i keep chickening out...such a commitment!
~farah
Posted by: farah | January 12, 2007 at 04:41 PM